Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - CAPTAIN EAGLE (2) returns from a lengthy break after three mixed runs in his first prep. Since fitted with two sharp trials and looks ready to shed his maiden status. CANTE LIBRE (1) much better performance at his third race start when running on late with the 59kg to secure third over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Drawn out and has a massive fitness edge over these. BETHSHEBA (8) nine start maiden with ability resuming. Came out fast from the wide gate and found wanting late when fourth over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Returns without a trial and is trained locally. Respect. MAXIMUM RIDE (3) another resuming from a lengthy break. Adept in all conditions and like the way he finished off last time in when fifth over 1200m here in a Super Mdn. Claim helps and has sprinted well in the past.

RACE 2 - LADY PANKHURST (9) comes out of a very strong from race after debuting behind Tempted and Marhoona when sixth in the G2 Reisling Stakes at Randwick over 1200m. Further improved now and the cooler conditions suit. Looks hard to hold out from the draw. PERLE DE CHOCOLAT (10) up sharply in class at her second race start when a fading ninth over 1200m in the G2 Reisling Stakes at Randwick. Worth another chance in this easier event. OAKFIELD JUPITER (4) Toronado filly out of Isle Of Capri on debut for the in form Damien Lane yard. Has impressed in all three trials and looks a leading player on her home track. ARTISTIC FLAIR (6) Trapeze Artist filly from the stakes-winner Jeanneau on debut for the Portelli yard. Hasn't been pushed out in both trials and the blinkers go on today. Sure to be strong late.

RACE 3 - TI AMO TANTO (8) chipped away late when resuming with a sound fifth over 1200m at Newcastle. Capable of racing closer today from the gate and brings strong figures. Genuine top three player. REDUCIO (6) returns from a seven-month break after showing a stack of ability in her first prep. Chased hard at her second race start when second over 1200m at Kembla Grange on August 31. Returns with two tidy trials and will be strong late. CATONAHOTINROOF (4) unwanted in betting on resumption when attacking the line late for a solid third over 1100m here. Capable of going on with the job now. STAR PREDICTION (3) resumes after showing ability on debut when second over 1200m at Port Macquarie in a Super Mdn. Well drawn and can take a hand in the finish.

RACE 4 - OUR UPTOWN GIRL (2) improving mare chasing her third win from her last four starts. Returned good figures after launching late for a head victory over 2000m at Hawkesbury. Jumps in weight but gets the right tempo again. DE LOUVIERE (6) snagged back from the wide draw and never looked a winning prospect when sixth over 1600m at Gosford. Ready for this trip now fourth up and expected to return to form. ALPINE KANDY (8) strengthened up over the break and looking for this trip and further now. Demolished a handy field when a strong on pace winner over 1600m at Scone. Can keep the strong momentum going. KONING (5) win record hardly excites but has his hoof on the till fifth up. Failed to surrender with the 59kg when second over 1850m at Newcastle. Well drawn and Jason Collett sticks.

RACE 5 - ELEGANT ARTIST (11) comes here with a fitness edge fourth up after returning good figures on the solid tempo when third over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Trip won't pose a problem, and she maps to get the right run. Goes close. KHANT FAIL (8) nice return from a lengthy break when a plugging third over 1500m at Kembla Grange. Senior rider on and adept in all conditions. CHIEF OF STAFF (3) lost a plate on debut and never looked a winning prospect when fifth over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Expected to have come on strongly since and better placed over this trip. Improver. PAPPIANA (9) hard fit now and not far away last time out when sixth in a Super Mdn over this track and trip. Improver with the claim.

RACE 6 - Strong race with plenty of chances. MAMUSHKA (7) Capitalist filly undefeated in two starts. Stalked the speed and pulled out plenty over the closing stages when scoring over 1200m at Gosford. Desperate for the track to dry out and expected to go close. MISS SPACEGIRL (9) gave weight to Mamushka when launching late for a close up second over 1200m at Gosford. Capable of turning the tables with the good early tempo. PARTY DOLL (8) two runs back have been encouraging and will relish the class drop. Held on gamely with the claim when second over 1000m at Gosford. Ready to peak and cannot be overlooked. EVERY HEART (12) racing well and comes out of a strong form race when collared late by Ghost Walker to finish second over 1300m at Goulburn. Track suits from the good draw.

RACE 7 - MAGNATEAR (2) tough on pace gelding with a good record over this track and trip. Covered plenty of ground from the draw and was brave to the line when a narrow third over 1400m in the LR National Sprint at Canberra. Will take a ton of stopping around this circuit and looks hard to stop. FRENCH RULER (6) fourth up for this and expecting more with the blinkers going on. Snagged back from the draw and fair through the line when sixth over 1400m at Newcastle in the Provincial Mid Champs. Expected to turn things around. BROADWAY BOUNCER (4) trained locally and has been plagued by bad barriers at his last couple of outings. Dragged back to near last before rocketing late to run sixth over 1400m at Kembla Grange in the Provincial Mid Champs. Backs up quickly and will be doing his best work late. LET'S GO AGAIN (14) underrated mare who jumped in class at her second run back when eighth over 1200m at Gosford in the Provincial Mid Champs. In leading provincial yard and not to be underestimated.

RACE 8 - Tricky race with plenty of chances. GONE TO CAPE YORK (15) beat inferior opposition on debut when scoring a head victory in fast time over 1100m at Nowra. Given plenty of time to get over that run and will prove hard to catch in this stronger contest. WEALTHY INVESTOR (18) appreciated the heavy conditions on his home track for a well-deserved victory in this grade and trip last time out. Gets weight relief with the claim and has solid top three prospects. BOTANICA (1) handy gelding kept fresh for this. Big class drop and had genuine excuses when seventh over 1250m at Canterbury in BM78 class. Fitted with a 900m trial and not to be underestimated. BEND THE KNEE (12) holding his form well and looks suited here on his home track. Strong through the line when a narrow third over 1200m at Kembla Grange. Maps well again.

RACE 9 - GLORIOSO (7) handy mare with the upside to go on with it this prep. Resumes after running on late when a gritty second over 1100m at Hawkesbury on November 28. Given the two soft trials and look for her charging late with Nock's 2kg claim. GOGMAGOG (8) in career best form and has a real liking for the Wyong circuit. Was attempting to take it three-in-a-row when a fighting third over 1000m at this track in the heavy (8) going. Gets the gun run again with the senior rider engaged. OAKFIELD BADGER (2) anchored with the 61kg first up when a tenacious second over this course and distance. Will go back from the draw and charge late. RIDE THE RIVER (10) hard fit for this and a win looks imminent. Kept finding on the line when a close second over 900m at Newcastle. Has the speed to get cover from the gate and take a hand in the finish.